Ingredients 2 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise in half, then cut crosswise into 1-inch slices (3 1/2 cups) 2 medium yellow summer squash, cut lengthwise in half, then cut crosswise into 1-inch slices (3 1/2 cups) 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 1/2 cups) 1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch wedges (2 cups) 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/2...
Ingredients 4 cups herb-seasoned stuffing cubes 3/4 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped 1/3 cup frozen chopped onions (from 14-oz bag) 1 boneless pork loin roast (2 to 2 1/2 lb), trimmed of fat 1/3 cup apricot jam 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Preparation Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, mix stuffing, broth, apricots and onions. Place pork on stuffing mixture....
I’m finally joining the slow cooker bandwagon! Many friends in the US have a slow cooker in their kitchen and they’ve been telling me to get one. However slow cookers are not common in Japan and I did not grow up using them. Maybe it’s because most kitchens are quite small and there is no space for another small appliance. I received my slow cooker a few months ago and I’ve been testing out Japanese recipes with it and it’s been fun, and amazingly easy!...
When my children comes home from school, the first thing to do (after washing their hands!) is to look for something to eat before they start on their homework. When it’s a warm day, they are usually thirsty from running around so they typically head to their favorite fresh fruits and ask me to make a smoothie. Fruits and Veggies Smoothie Making smoothie at home is really easy. You really just need your favorite fruits and vegetables....
Preparation PaperMini notebooksDécoupage glueFabric favor bagsTable-number tag clip artVellum sheetsCraft punchHole punch Attach paper to notebook with découpage glue and let dry.Slip a notebook into each favor bag.Download the table-number tag clip art, print onto vellum sheets, and punch out. Punch a hole to thread onto the bags’ drawstrings. “Volant” notebook, $6 for 2; shop.moleskine.com. Bags, $15.75 for 100; packcoinc.com. “Coral Blossoms” #103384 paper, $6/sheet; papersource.com. Katazome multicolor blossoms style zz-nu paper, $18/sheet, Nepal “Mini Dots” paper in black/neutral, $6....
Preparation Whether you spend the holiday season snuggled up drinking hot cocoa or just need a caffeine pick-me-up to get through the hustle and bustle of the holidays, having a gourmet beverage machine right in the comfort of your own home makes it way easier. Shop Now: Keurig K Café Special Edition Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffeemaker, $189.99, amazon.com. This superstar kitchen appliance will change the way you prepare meals. On major sale just in time for the holiday season, this early Black Friday deal is one you won’t want to pass up....
Preparation Anyone who prefers to drink carbonated water over flat H20 should know that there’s a nutritional drawback to one variety-in fact, drinking a certain type of fizzy water could negatively impact health over time. To understand the differences between the most popular types of carbonated water-seltzer, sparkling water, and club soda-we went straight to the pros. Here, we answer your burning bubbly water questions, starting with is seltzer better for you than club soda?...
Preparation It can be hard to find a bra that fits you properly. It can be even harder to ditch a bra that’s the wrong size or worn out, because that means-gulp!-buying a new one. In reality, wearing a bra that doesn’t fit you can hurt more than it helps. When you finally break free, consider one of these sustainable solutions instead of throwing your bra into the trash and sending it to a landfill....
Ingredients 1/4 cup Progresso™ Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs Pinch gray salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon peel 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon salt 1 large bunch (about 1 lb) fresh asparagus, trimmed to even lengths Unsalted butter for greasing baking dish 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Additional gray salt and freshly ground black pepper 8...
Our family loves visiting Monterey and Carmel, the two charming coastal cities located just a couple of hours south of San Francisco. We’ve made countless trips to the area ever since our kids were young, but whenever our schedule allows, we’re always eager to go back as each visit seems to present new discoveries. From the world-class Monterey Aquarium to the spectacular 17 Mile drive to white sandy beaches, Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Se are really special places for a family weekend getaway....
Ingredients 1/4 cup dry sherry or Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 large onions, chopped (2 cups) 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped carrot 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 3 cans (15 oz each) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed 2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup) 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons tomato paste...
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. From Classic Crepes to the traditional Breakfast Sandwich, a good meal for breakfast can really kick start the entire day. What’s a breakfast burrito- A breakfast burrito (also known as a breakfast wrap) is a flour tortilla filled with breakfast ingredients that is then rolled up like a burrito. You can personalized the ingredients to add your favorite flavor, but we love the classic sausage with fluffy eggs and cheese....
Preparation Ridiculously useful and exceedingly versatile, canned beans are practically the definition of pantry staple. They’re reliable, cheap, and nonperishable, and they also play nicely with a multitude of other ingredients, including vegetables, rice, fish, and meat. What’s more, they’re nearly impossible to mess up—provided you follow a couple of basic rules, that is. The most common canned beans are black beans, cannellini beans, chickpeas (otherwise known as garbanzo beans), Great Northern beans (like cannellini, but smaller), kidney beans, and pinto beans....
Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 teaspoons vanilla 2 egg yolks 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar with electric mixer on low speed until blended....
Ingredients 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs 3 tablespoons butter, melted 4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 3 eggs 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 cup whipping cream 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling 1/2 cup whipping cream 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. In medium bowl, combine crust ingredients; mix well. Press in bottom and 1 inch up sides of ungreased 10-inch springform pan....
Preparation Break out the hook and yarn: the results are in, and it looks like crocheting yields many positive health benefits. According to a recent survey done by Pippa Burns and Rosemary Van Der Meer with the University of Wollongong Australia, crocheting can positively affect your well-being. The University conducted a survey utilizing over 8,000 participants who were asking about their crocheting habits. Of this survey, an overwhelming majority of respondents were female (99 percent)-half of which were between 41 and 60 years old-and say that they pick up their crochet hook and yarn on most days, if not every day (77 percent)....
Preparation To keep the environment healthy, everyone has to do their part. Thankfully, you can start in your own backyard. If you have grass or leafy trees on your property, put that waste to good use instead of dumping it into a landfill. It can easily be converted into nutritious organic matter to feed your soil, for example. Ahead, more ways to take an eco-friendly approach to all kinds of yard cleanup....
Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 cups sliced fresh peaches (6 medium) 1 teaspoon lemon juice 3 tablespoons shortening 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup milk Cream, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 400°. Mix 1/2 cup sugar, the cornstarch and cinnamon in 2-quart saucepan. Stir in peaches and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 3/4 cup Mountain High™ lowfat plain yoghurt 2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken 2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend (8 oz) 1/2 cup sliced green onions 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles...
Preparation Carpets and rugs retain heat, muffle sound, and offer an easy way to make a home comfortable. But, as anyone who vacuums knows, they also harbor a lot of dirt, as well as whatever else comes in on your shoes. Many carpets are factory-treated with stain protectors, fire retardants, and mothproofing insecticides. Synthetic carpets contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) – which account for that “new carpet” smell – that may cause health problems ranging from allergies to nausea....
